He was born June 24, 1922, in Gary, Ind., son of the late Demetri and Argiro (Zervos) Pittas. Steve was a 1940 graduate of Lew Wallace High School in Gary. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Steve married Geneva Gafford on March 7, 1942, in Charleston, Mo. She preceded him in death on Jan. 4, 1999.

Steve was employed as a foreman by U.S. Steel in Gary for close to 40 years, retiring in 1976. He moved to Hardwood following his retirement and has resided there since. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Metropolitan.

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STEVEN PITTAS

STEVEN PITTAS

Steve was a skilled carpenter and enjoyed building several homes over the years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery and gardening.